RSV vaccine clinics offered to pregnant women by NHS Cambridgeshire

Pregnant individuals who are at least 28 weeks along are eligible to receive the vaccine at the newly opened clinics.

Expectant mothers are now being provided with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine by the NHS to help guard against coughs and colds.

This week, there are vaccine centers in Peterborough, Huntingdon, Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, and Royston in Hertfordshire. People who are at least 28 weeks pregnant are eligible to get vaccinated.

Although coughs and colds may not be severe, infants under six months of age are more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill from the virus. Getting vaccinated during pregnancy can help safeguard babies under six months old because pregnant individuals pass on antibodies to their unborn child through the placenta.

These medical centers will provide the option to schedule appointments in advance or to simply walk in for care.

Cali Makewell, who is in charge of the vaccination program for the NHS in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, explained that receiving the RSV vaccine during pregnancy can help safeguard your baby during the early stages of their life.

We have a variety of pop-up clinics in convenient places to make it simple for you to receive the RSV vaccine.

If you are in your 28th week of pregnancy or beyond, do not delay - get your vaccine as soon as possible.

Individuals between the ages of 75 and 79 will still have the option to receive the RSV vaccine, and can schedule their vaccination by contacting their doctor's office.